Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: May 17, 2024

Agency Information: Norton Correctional Facility

About the Position

• Who can apply: Those who meet qualifications
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Location: In Stockton, KS – East Unit
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: yes
• Search Keywords: Corrections Counselor II

Compensation: $26.98/hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the development of resident parole planning or in counseling difficult or recalcitrant inmates. Work involves offering guidance counseling or assisting in the evaluation of residents for the purpose of determining their potential for participation in programs or making recommendations concerning parole eligibility and management of unit teams.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Counsels residents having adjustment problems at the living unit, place of work or in other areas in order to identify factors causing problems; assists in organizing and formulating detailed plans for release or parole. Reviews all pre-parole case material for accuracy, completeness and clarity of thought before distribution is made to field staff for investigation; specifically reviews those plans developed by counselors for residents requesting parole out of state to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations established for Interstate Compact. Reviews all reports on residents which include disciplinary matters and work performance and counsels residents individually and with other unit team members. Recommends modification of a resident's rehabilitation program in such areas as custody, program involvement, detail assignments, readiness for release on parole and transfers to other institutions, according to information obtained in counseling sessions. Advises and counsels residents on the planning of their pre-release programs and conditions of their eventual parole; coordinates pre-release planning with state parole officers and state and local rehabilitation agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in criminal justice, the social sciences, or the behavioral sciences, and one (1) year of experience working with residents in corrections, parole, or law enforcement. Approved substitutions as determined relevant by the agency.

Substitutions:

• Completion of 60 semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university, including 12 hours in corrections, criminal justice, the social sciences, or the behavioral sciences, and two (2) years of experience in the field of adult/juvenile corrections or case management in social services; or
• Completion of 30 semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university, including six (6) hours in corrections, criminal justice, the social sciences, or the behavioral sciences, and three (3) years of experience in the field of adult/juvenile corrections or case management in social services; or
• High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in the field of adult/juvenile corrections; or case management in social services.

• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of individual and group counseling of residents in a correctional institution. Knowledge of modern concepts, principles, and practices related to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders. Knowledge of attitudes, problems, and behavior of individuals under restraint. Knowledge of programs available for rehabilitation of prison residents. Knowledge of interviewing techniques and methods. Knowledge of general sociological and psychological factors effecting human behavior. Ability to review and summarize social, psychological, and residents' personal background reports. Ability to relate to and establish rapport with residents of correctional institutions and to counsel them in their initial adaptation to institutional life. Ability to work in a cell house within a correctional institution. Ability to read and comprehend technical narrative material including manuals, handbooks, and instructional memoranda for application to daily work. Ability to organize and clearly express information in a concise written form.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must pass background check and drug test.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Email: kdoc_ncf_hr@ks.gov
• Phone: 785-877-6642
• Mailing Address: Norton Correctional Facility PO Box 546 Norton, KS 67654

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• Tax Clearance Certificate
• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” and “Save Tax Clearance Certificate as a PDF”

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.